Violent eruptions continue on Mount Etna
Messina Italy June 21 violent explosions and subterranean rumblings rocked Mount Etna this afternoon. The crater was hidden by dense smoke and ashes while lava continued to issue from six fissures. The advance of the molten streams was slower but lava still flowed.
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Immense Irrigation Reservoirs to Cover Regions
South American irrigation projects plan reservoirs with a capacity of 120 billion cubic feet of water. The vast quantity would be sufficient to cover Connecticut and about one third of Rhode Island, illustrating the scale of the proposed hydro infrastructure.
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Value of Clothes
A man without clothes loses body heat twice as fast as a properly dressed person. A loosely-woven material, whether wool or cotton, serves as the best safeguard against cold.
The Red King: Persia’s Royal Turban Symbol
The reigning foveeign of Persia is always called The Red King by subjects. A red turban marks royalty in Persia, distinguishing the king from others.
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Dusty Traveler's Dry Bath
A brief excerpt from the Boston Transcript evokes a traveler returning home and bathing in the homeland’s gentle presence. Elon is portrayed as observing the pensive oval of a gracious, washable face in a reflective, lyrical tone.
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Duke Present At Brief Mixed Marriage Ceremony
The Boston Evening Transcript notes the Duke participated in a marriage that was mixed in nature and lasted only a few minutes, marking a brief ceremonial event among those in attendance.
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Youth Held in Arkansas After Church Conference Disturbance
Burton Knott, 20, held in Pocaontas jail on $500 bail, Henry Daniels, 19, at liberty on bond after a disturbance at Engleberg church conference. A shotgun discharged at Father Hearinger, a Catholic priest, injuring five. The incident followed a Monday night disruption near Pocaontas, Arkansas.
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Victory claims clash over Michigan congressional race
Washington reports a Republican win in Michigan's Third district hailed at GOP HQ as proof of broad support for the Harding administration. Democratic chair Hull cites historical margins and argues the nation would tilt Democratic in 1924 based on recent electoral trends.
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Goggles Stop Tears While Grating Or Peeling
A curious tip suggests wearing cheap motorist goggles bought at a ten cent store when grating horseradish or peeling onions to prevent tearing. The method relies on the goggles' seal to keep irritants from reaching the eyes.
Sheffield Steel Supreme Credits and Tempering Water
Sheffield steel remains regarded as the best in the world with virtues traced to manufacturers’ secrets and the tempering water used in production.
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Enjoyment In Employment Motto Echoed In Pursuit and Craft
Emerson notes that true fortune lies in being born to a pursuit that brings work and joy whether making baskets broadswords canals statues or songs. The quote frames a celebration of vocation and fulfillment across crafts and arts.
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Courts Through Time From Ancient Athens To Supreme Court
Courts of justice were established in Athens in 1507 BC and by Moses in 1491 BC. The courts were common in Europe. Our own Supreme Court was founded in 1789 with one chief justice and five associates.
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New Zealand Bird a Plague in Sheep Risk
A New Zealand kea, a parrot as large as a chicken hawk, is described as a pest that has killed thousands of sheep annually to obtain kidney fat. The alarm over its impact on livestock highlights growing concerns for pastoral industries and biodiversity management.
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The First Stage Coach in America and Britain
The earliest stage coach began in England in the latter sixteenth century. The United States saw the first coach run between New York and Boston in 1732 and a route between New York and Philadelphia established in 1736.
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British Propose Tinted Highways
In England a proposal suggests painting public highways with a cheap chemical spray to reduce eye fatigue for drivers, making roads appear tinted and easier to scan. The idea aims to ease strain on motorists and improve comfort during long daytime drives.
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Camphor and Hydrastis Eye Wash Promises Quick Relief
An advert claims Lavoptik eye wash blends camphor hydrastis witch hazel and other ingredients to rapidly relieve sore watery eyes. It cites a case of three years of weakness improved at once and another red inflamed eye case. A small bottle supposedly helps any case of sore or weak eyes with an aluminum eye cup offered Free by W. J. Hamilton.
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The Inspired Compositor in English Paper Debate
A fragment notes a quoted line Is not his word like a fire and the declaimed passage by a speaker with notable force. The Bor ton Transcript references the fuel power of the voice reserved for this passage.
Easy Divorce in China Causes Quick Split
A historical note states that in Cochin China a simple divorce is achieved when two chopsticks break in the presence of a witness, signaling the end of a marriage without formal proceedings.
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